Interstate move · New Mexico → Texas

Movers from New Mexico to Texas

About 887 miles between Albuquerque and Houston. Two-bedroom estimate $4,170–$6,200, delivery in 2–5 days. Choose exact cities below.

887 miAlbuquerque → Houston
16 hdriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
261 / 34,770carriers in each state

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Every combination of a New Mexico city and a Texas city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

Reverse: Texas → New Mexico

Moving from New Mexico to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Albuquerque and Houston—the road distance is about 887 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

New Mexico has about 2.1 million residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Cost levels in the two states are broadly similar. Texas has no state income tax on wages, while New Mexico does.

We list 261 household-goods carriers across the New Mexico cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from New Mexico to Texas

Reference estimate for 887 miles (Albuquerque → Houston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,670	$2,030	$2,480
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,500	$3,050	$3,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,170	$5,080	$6,200
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,670	$8,130	$9,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,170	$11,180	$13,650

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from New Mexico to Texas?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $2,500 to $3,720, a two-bedroom $4,170 to $6,200 and a three-bedroom $6,670 to $9,920. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from New Mexico to Texas take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 16 h; a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 2 to 5 days.

What license does a mover need for a New Mexico to Texas move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Texas do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.